Transmigrate to Ancient Times, Build an Army, Conquer the World, and Lead a Cavalry Force 穿越古代，组建军队，争霸天下，骑兵军队

1. 1 废 The Useless Prince: Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 废物皇子：为何要逼我做皇帝？ The Wind of the 80s80年代的风Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He is the empire’s useless prince! But his own father, the emperor, wants him dead. The crown prince wants him dead. His brothers all want him dead. Even the most beautiful woman under heaven wants him dead! To survive, he trains an invincible army and builds a hidden paradise. He brings the Hundred Schools of Thought to heel, drawing capable ministers, mighty generals, and reclusive masters from every corner of the land to his side. All the beauties under heaven dream of becoming his bride. Ami 83.9kReads9.3Score8.4kShelves

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   ① He is a useless prince of the empire, yet he is hunted down by the emperor, the crown prince, other princes, and even the most beautiful woman in the land. To survive, he trains an invincible army, builds a secluded paradise, attracts capable ministers and experts to his side, and wins the hearts of beauties. Uncover a bizarre history on his path to the throne—read on! 🔥

2. 2 荒 Hunter in a Year of Famine: I Stockpile Grain and Become King by Killing a Tyrant 荒年猎户：从杀恶霸开始屯粮称王 At First, I Didn't Understand the Meaning of the Book初读不知书中意Historical244k WordsCompleted Hunter + farming + conquest + stockpile grain and bide your time before claiming the throne After transmigrating into a year of famine, Su An had barely opened his eyes when his own father nearly killed him. His dad thought he was possessed by a ghost! “Since I’m here, I’d better survive first!” A bully killed his original body to take the village beauty? He raised a crossbow to the bully’s forehead, and the man didn’t dare make another peep. Freezing in the bitter night? He spent the night repa 717Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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   He traveled back to ancient times, began building an army, and gradually rose to power and dominance.

3. 3 乱 A Million Armored Men in Troubled Times, and You Call Them Beggars Scrounging for Food? 乱世带甲百万，你说是流民乞食 At First, I Didn't Understand the Meaning of the Book初读不知书中意Historical162k WordsCompleted [War + passion + history + anti-cliché + no System] Qin Tian, a university graduate, transmigrates into a vagrant in a land torn apart by war. From the start, he’s fighting a wild dog over half a piece of bread. No System, no golden finger, and he can’t even understand what people are saying! Bandits want to sell him, soldiers want to arrest him, and the city is full of starving corpses and danger at every turn. While others endure humiliation, he grabs a shard of pottery and fights back; while 104Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 4 一 A First-Rank Commoner 一品布衣 Li Poshan李破山Historical3.5M WordsCompleted [War + passion + history] “Mu, want a wife? Just say the word and I'll bring one over for you later.” A streetwise young rascal crosses paths with a wealthy girl fleeing disaster. I transmigrated into a chaotic age. Armed with blades, bows, and horses, I'll protect my family and keep us alive. 17.2kReads8.9Score2.7kShelves
5. 5 我 I Pretended to Be a Fool During the Famine and Became a Marquis 我在灾荒年装傻成侯爷 Bookworm Eleven书虫十一Historical2.4M WordsCompleted (Easygoing Hunting + Thrilling Power Fantasy + Ancient-Era Conquest) Chen Wuji wakes up to find that he has transmigrated into the body of a poor hunter during an ancient-era famine. The young hunter lost both his parents and owns nothing but four bare walls. It is only thanks to his sister-in-law's care that he has managed to survive. Facing this disastrous start, Chen Wuji draws on modern knowledge to stockpile grain and fill his storehouse with meat, living freely as he competes for dominion 29.8kReads8.3Score3.4kShelves
6. 6 乱 Chaos and Famine: My Daily Divinations Fill My Storehouse with Food and Meat! 乱世荒年：我每日一卦粮肉满仓！ Rising From the Abyss风起于渊Historical2.0M WordsOngoing Hunter + farming + stockpiling grain before making a move + rebellion and conquest + ten kingdoms, countless beauties [Current fate star: Mountain dweller] [Today's fortune: Blessings and misfortune intertwined] [Great fortune: At the northern foothills of Second Black Mountain, a deer has died of old age in the mountains. Go there to claim its entire hide and carcass.] [Fair: At the foot of Little Black Mountain, a pheasant is caught in the brambles. Hurry over and you might find something extr 293.3kReads8.3Score23.8kShelves
7. 7 骑 Mount & Blade: Rise to World Domination in an Era of Peace, Starting with Patricide 骑砍：太平年从弑父开始问鼎天下 Fishing Enthusiast1垂钓客1Male-Channel Fanfiction1.8M WordsOngoing Just started getting ratings, and they'll rise later [historical epic + political scheming + ensemble cast]. The protagonist is Han Chinese, but he isn't the author's favorite. [You can enjoy this even if you don't know the Mount & Blade games! The System can train super-strong soldiers, and they're all normal people, not brainless NPCs.] He transmigrates to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period and becomes the adopted son of Zhang Yanze, the "Cannibal Ogre." On the very first day, his fath 34.9kReads7.4Score4.1kShelves

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   A fantastic time-travel/mountain-themed novel with grand and spectacular scenes and an exciting, action-packed story. A great read!

8. 8 娶 Marry a Wife to Cut My Taxes? I Started by Supporting My Beautiful Bride 娶妻抵税？从养活美娇媳妇开始 Last Night's East Tower昨夜东楼Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [No System + alternate world + farming + hunting + slow burn + not a wish-fulfillment story + political intrigue and warfare + competing for supremacy in troubled times] “Yucheng, do you want a wife or not? Just say the word and I’ll send one over.” “Then go ahead and send her over.” Shen Yucheng thought it was just a joke, never expecting to actually end up with a beautiful wife. The dynasty is in its final years. Warlords carve up the land, and refugees are everywhere. With nothing but bare wa 26.9kReads8.2Score2.1kShelves

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   Historical fiction + alternate history + farming + political intrigue + power struggles – this book is definitely worth reading! "Want a wife? The government will assign one, and it'll even be tax-deductible!" A poor hunter casually agrees, and unexpectedly, he receives a beautiful and wealthy wife. With no surplus food, he braves the snow to hunt deep in the mountains to ensure his wife's survival. With the help of his hunting dogs, he reaps a bountiful harvest, but on his return journey, he encounters a snow leopard blocking his path. This thrilling yet sweet farming life is simply non-stop! Highly recommended! [Cool]

9. 9 汉 Han Cavalry: A Warrior's Unwavering Heart 汉骑：戎马丹心 Zhang Shanfeng Can Do Tai Chi张山峰会耍太极Historical2.3M WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Passion + Ensemble Cast + Political Intrigue + War + Farming + A Powerful Han Dynasty + Not a Power Fantasy + No System] This book starts a little slowly, so please give it a chance. The early chapters spend too long on development, but from the middle to the later chapters, after chapter 141, it becomes a power fantasy! Main characters: Zhao Ji, Liu Che, Wei Qing, Huo Qubing A thousand years pass in the blink of an eye, yet the palaces of the Han still stand! Modern young ma 21.3kReads8.5Score1.5kShelves
10. 10 大 The Ming Dynasty at Sunset 大明日落 The Long River Flows into the Sea长河入海流Historical1.5M WordsOngoing The Ming Dynasty! The end of the Ming! Chen Feng establishes a power base between two mountains, keeping a low profile as he develops. When he runs out of money, he raids the Tartars! He grows stronger little by little, waiting for the day he can soar to greatness and build a prosperous dynasty where everyone has enough to eat! The Ming Dynasty! The Ming era! The end of the Ming! 12.9kReads7.0Score1.2kShelves

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    The struggle for supremacy at the end of the Ming Dynasty! Power was built on refugees and firearms!

11. 11 边 Borderland Veteran: I Pick Up a Fallen Empress from the Start 边关悍卒：开局捡个亡国女帝 I Unleash the Hundred Blossoms我开百花杀Historical1.9M WordsOngoing (The comic adaptation, The Lonely City Shines Across Mountains and Rivers, is now available. Please check it out.) More than a decade after the Yu Dynasty was founded, aristocratic clans dominate the court and govern through civil rule. The border troops go unpaid year after year, and their lives are worth less than grass. Shen Lie was an elite soldier in his previous life. After transmigrating, he becomes a dull-witted frontier soldier whom everyone can bully at Heihe Fort, the foremost outpost 72.3kReads8.6Score5.8kShelves

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    Don't scroll past if you're looking for a good read! This wildly popular historical romance novel, "A Fierce Soldier on the Frontier Picks Up a Fallen Empress at the Start," is an absolute must-read—a top-tier, action-packed read you won't want to put down! It's high-energy from beginning to end, packed with action, political intrigue, sweet romance, and a classic underdog story. You won't be able to stop reading once you start! In a chaotic world, the frontier is engulfed in war. The once unified dynasty has crumbled, barbarian cavalry tramples the land, people are displaced, and soldiers shed their blood on the battlefield. The protagonist is an unassuming soldier on the frontier, without a prestigious family background or immense power. All he possesses is unwavering courage and an indomitable spirit. Struggling to survive amidst mountains of corpses and seas of blood, he only wants to protect his isolated city and live. Who would have thought that a routine battlefield patrol would lead him to rescue a wounded and wretched empress of a fallen kingdom! Once a powerful and incomparably noble empress, she lost her kingdom and family, becoming a prisoner vulnerable to all, enduring humiliation and barely clinging to life, a fragile drifter in a chaotic world. Two people from completely different backgrounds unexpectedly meet on the frontier, their fates becoming inextricably intertwined! No melodramatic clichés, no overly sentimental characters; the male protagonist is decisive, ruthless, and merciless. From this moment on, he is no longer a lowly soldier at the mercy of others, but a war god in a chaotic world, protecting the empress and sweeping away all enemies! Faced with the barbarian army's relentless siege, he single-handedly raided the enemy camp at night, beheading their general and disrupting their ranks. Facing the court's ruthless pursuit of traitors, he proceeded cautiously, using their strength against them to uncover the mastermind. Amidst internal and external troubles plaguing his empire, he single-handedly stabilized the border defenses, rallied his remaining troops, and rose step by step from a lowly border soldier to a renowned general who commands respect throughout the land! The Empress is no weakling; she is patient, intelligent, and compassionate, possessing the heart of a ruler despite her dire circumstances. She understands politics and is adept at judging character, silently supporting the male lead, analyzing the situation and stabilizing the hearts of the people. In this chaotic world, they rely on each other, mutually committed, without melodramatic misunderstandings, only the deep affection of fighting side-by-side. Beneath the battlefield's fierce power lies tenderness, and amidst the turmoil of war, their mutual protection shines through – a truly heartwarming story! What makes this book truly exceptional is its dense array of thrilling moments and explosive pacing! From defending the border to sweeping across the northern frontier, from annihilating rebels to vying for supremacy, the protagonist's journey is a meteoric rise, a relentless climb to power, accumulating military achievements and wielding immense influence. Every battle is exhilarating, every political maneuver captivating. Watching him rise from humble beginnings to lead a fallen empress in a journey of defying fate and reclaiming the kingdom is incredibly satisfying! There are no superfluous subplots or idiotic supporting characters; the entire story revolves around battlefield conquest, political maneuvering for national restoration, and romance amidst chaos. It offers both the heroic spirit of war and the tender emotions of loyalty and devotion between emperor and soldiers, seamlessly blending national duty with personal love. The plot twists and turns, creating a series of climaxes that make it increasingly exciting and addictive as you read on! In a chaotic world, a valiant soldier wields his sword to protect the emperor, while the empress, with her unwavering resolve, secures her rule. Witness how a lowly border soldier, accompanied by an empress of a fallen kingdom, defeats barbarians, quells internal strife, restores order, and reshapes the vast land, writing an epic tale of defying fate and achieving victory! Whether you're a fan of battlefield novels, a loyal follower of political intrigue stories, or a reader who prefers sweet romance amidst chaos, this novel will perfectly cater to your tastes. You don't have to worry about being disappointed! The plot is thrilling, the characters are top-notch, and the experience is incredibly satisfying. You won't regret reading it; you'll truly regret missing it!

12. 12 灾 Famine Years: I Secure My Reign with a White Rice System 灾荒年，我靠白米系统坐稳天下 Bing Xuan, Who Loves Yak Yogurt Powder爱吃牦牛酸奶粉的冰玄Rural Life425k WordsOngoing After transmigrating to the fictional Great Liang Dynasty, he finds himself facing a three-year drought from the start. A thousand miles of land lie barren, and not a single grain has been harvested. As the young son of a landowner, he thought his family fortune would keep him well fed and clothed. Then he discovers the granaries are nearly empty, and everyone in the village is starving. At the brink of despair, the White Rice System suddenly awakens! For every person who pledges allegiance, it 498Reads5.9Score112Shelves

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    The newly started book currently has 230,000 words. For every additional person the protagonist has under his command, he can earn an extra ten catties of white rice every day. The book describes a lot of construction projects and the promulgation of many policies that benefit the people. Of course, there are also detailed descriptions of war. The villains are not mindless and stupid. They have both enemies and allies with interests, and they are not mindlessly overthrown.

13. 13 归 The Soul of Tang Returns to the Righteous Cause 归义唐魂 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Historical1.0M WordsCompleted To the west, he allied with his uncle’s Yutian Kingdom; to the east, he reclaimed eleven prefectures of Helong. He drove the Uyghurs north and secured the Tianshan Mountains; looking south toward Chang’an, he reclaimed the old frontiers. Gunpowder shattered the Tibetan ranks; iron cavalry trampled the Khitan camps. The Three Stars Banner swept across Youzhou and Yunzhou, and the Han realm’s sky was opened anew beneath the sun and moon. 1.6kReads—Score142Shelves

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    Niche historical war literature seeking readers

14. 14 骑 Mount & Blade: Kingdom of Heaven 骑砍：天国王朝 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Historical470k WordsOngoing When he opens his eyes, he has become a two-year-old boy: Elias of Anjou, the youngest son of Fulk V, Count of Anjou. In this era, French castles are built of stone, winters are cold enough to leave your fingers stiff, and noble lords fight in the mud wearing chain mail. His elder brother Geoffrey, the historical Duke of Normandy and father of the founder of the Plantagenet dynasty, is the heir to Anjou. The good news is that he has a golden finger: the Mount & Blade: Bannerlord System. Troops, 1.9kReads—Score237Shelves
15. 15 半 Peninsula: My Girl Group Exorcism Diary 半岛：我的女团驱魔日记 Perfected Lord Xuan Zhen, Manifest Sage玄真显圣真君Urban412k WordsCompleted In a modern world where spiritual energy has run dry, Chen Ming, who has cultivated to the peak, goes on a trip to the peninsula, only to stumble into a story about a peninsula teeming with ghosts and monsters! Obsessions and starlight intertwine as he gently protects those around him! (This is a story about helping girl idols drive out evil spirits while falling in love with them! Multiple heroines! A harem novel!) 1.1kReads—Score131Shelves
16. 16 明 At the End of the Ming Dynasty, Singing Through Turbulent Times 明末，乱世高歌行 Pink Cape粉嫩的海角Historical1.7M WordsCompleted In the summer of the eleventh year of Chongzhen, the two capitals and Shandong suffered a severe drought and locusts. Famine ravaged the land, and people ate one another. Yu Mu opened his eyes and found himself in an era when people casually roasted human flesh over a fire. Ahead, corrupt officials cracked their whips like wolves. Behind him, Qing soldiers and rebel bandits stood ready with blades and axes. As a refugee, what was he supposed to do? Should he grovel and die like a blade of grass, 12.8kReads8.5Score1kShelves

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    Recommended historical articles about the late Ming Dynasty

17. 17 乱 A Lone Woman in Troubled Times, Plotting an Age of Prosperity 乱世孤女，谋千古盛世 Lingering Fragrance and Faded Powder旧香残粉Ancient Romance2.2M WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead + No CP + Empress + Ensemble Cast + Political Scheming + War + Power Struggles in a Chaotic Era + Nation-Building and Farming + No Spatial Storage or System + Slow-Burn Growth + Epic Length] Yun Huaijin suddenly became a "corpse" in a world torn apart by chaos. She crawled out of a pile of bodies, with only a child on the verge of starving to death beside her. In this world, nobles lived in drunken indulgence, powerful clans monopolized knowledge, bandits slaughtered withou 24.2kReads8.9Score3kShelves

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    This book, set in a chaotic world, is about starting from scratch and has no third-party versions online.

18. 18 边 The Iron-Blooded Warriors of the Frontier Army 边军之铁血悍卒 Loves Red Yeast Tartary Buckwheat Tea爱吃红曲苦荞茶Historical894k WordsOngoing Hunter boy Xu Xiao shoots an arrow through the smoke of war on the northern frontier and rises from a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood! His long saber shatters enemy formations, his cavalry rides through the snow, and he charges into battle again and again, slaying generals and seizing their banners! His brothers entrust their lives to one another, building a Great Wall of flesh and blood! When the 100,000-strong Jinzhang army thunders against the pass, watch as this battle-hardened god of 1.9kReads6.8Score163Shelves

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    The battle scenes, featuring purely melee weapons, cavalry, and heavy infantry, are described in an incredibly powerful way.

19. 19 带 I Came to the Great Tang with My Memories 带着记忆来大唐 Let's Talk Tomorrow, Hehehehe明天再说咯咯咯咯Historical2.2M WordsOngoing (A little farming in the early chapters, leaves the mountain after 100 chapters! Political intrigue, a struggle for supremacy, and comedy. Forms of address, etiquette, and some terminology have been carefully researched. Hope you enjoy it.) Great Tang? So this is what Great Tang is really like? If I don't unify the whole world, won't my trip here have been for nothing? Keep it up, Your Majesty! The ultimate wage slave! Burn yourself out for the generations to come! 6.3kReads8.4Score257Shelves

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    These are pretty good.

20. 20 大 Great Ming: From the Start, I Was Sentenced to Death by Lingchi, and Old Zhu Begged Me Not to Die 大明：开局被凌迟，老朱求我别死 The Struggles of a Post-90s Kid90后的奋斗Historical3.0M WordsOngoing [Historical What-If] + [System-Powered Thrill Ride] + [Decisive and Ruthless] + [Wildest Twists] Also known as: Ming Dynasty: Zhu Yuanzhang, My Grandson Is Even More Bloodthirsty Than Me; Ming Dynasty: From Zhu Xiongying to Zhu Ying, to the Voice of the World He transmigrates to the Ming dynasty and lands in hell mode from the start! I've become a condemned prisoner in the Lan Yu case. In three days, I'll be executed by a thousand cuts, and Old Zhu will have me skinned and stuffed with straw? At 25.4kReads7.8Score2.5kShelves
21. 21 明 Late Ming: My Super-Empire, Zhu Cilang’s Great Ming 明末，我朱慈烺的大明超级帝国 Little Wu Nai小小无耐Historical865k WordsCompleted The Chongzhen emperor's crown prince flees to Australia. He starts with a thousand refugees, builds an ironclad fleet in three years, sweeps across Southeast Asia in five, and reaches Europe in ten. His name is Zhu Cilang, the lost crown prince of a fallen dynasty. But within him now dwells a soul from 2026. [System + Farming + Naval Warfare + Revenge + Empire] On the eve of the dynasty's fall, the Chongzhen emperor shoves the last sea chart into his arms and kicks him out of the capital. Leadin 643Reads—Score109Shelves
22. 22 大 Great Tang: Li Shimin Begs Me to Start a Rebellion 大唐：李世民求我造反 Joy Throughout the Land天下乐Historical3.1M WordsCompleted Li Ke transmigrates to the Zhenguan era of the Tang dynasty. He plans to use his skills as a motivational speaker to brainwash a loyal crew and keep his head down as an unremarkable prince. But eight years after transmigrating, he discovers that he brought along an entire national strategic reserve warehouse. So Li Ke throws caution to the wind. If he’s going to be a prince, he might as well be one who fears nothing and lives as freely as he pleases! First, he starts a newspaper to build his rep 156.4kReads9.5Score16.9kShelves
23. 23 穿 Transmigrating to the Ming Dynasty with an Imperial Era System 穿越大明之朕有帝国时代系统 Mo Yunfan墨云凡Historical2.6M WordsOngoing Synopsis: Great Ming + Emperor + Political Intrigue + Age of Empires System [At its peak, this novel had 600,000 readers. Its comic-drama adaptation, The Carpenter's Empire, is now updating on multiple platforms. Read with confidence!] The Taichang Emperor is on his deathbed. The Great Ming court is in turmoil, three major cases have erupted at once, treacherous ministers are plotting to force a palace move, vassal states are turning away, the borders are in revolt, and powerful nations are clos 110.2kReads8.4Score7.3kShelves
24. 24 明 The Woodworker Emperor of the Late Ming Becomes Invincible After Tianqi Falls into the Water 明末木匠天启落水后无敌 Herb Thief盗草人Historical1.5M WordsCompleted The Carpenter Emperor + an alluring empress + the Eight Beauties of Qinhuai + scientific masters While on a mission, elite soldier Long Wu fell into a whirlpool in a river. When he woke up, he had transmigrated into the body of Zhu Youxiao, the Carpenter Emperor, who had just fallen into the water. His soul wasn't the only thing that had transmigrated. He also brought along a million-yuan tactical pack. A Desert Eagle... An assault rifle... A sniper rifle... A DJI drone... A Huawei tablet... An 9kReads8.6Score745Shelves
25. 25 我 I Build an Aircraft Carrier in Great Ming 我在大明造航母 Dreaming Back to Ancient Times梦回古代Historical2.5M WordsCompleted What should you do when you return to the Ming Dynasty just before the Jiading Massacre? Don’t panic, I have a super technology System. First, make a flintlock for self-defense, then build a few thousand to conquer the realm. The more land and people you rule, the more advanced technology you can create, until you’ve built an aircraft carrier and the whole world kneels before the Ming. 567Reads8.3Score182Shelves
26. 26 守 On the Day of the Wake, My Sisters-in-Law Put Me on the Throne 守灵当天，我被众嫂嫂推上皇位 Kitchen God of the Wood Stove柴火灶王爷Historical724k WordsOngoing [Alternate Dynasty + Transmigration + War + Political Intrigue + Ensemble Cast + The Golden Finger Has Been Cut in Half] A high school boy named Tian Shu wakes up one morning in an ancient funeral hall. His widowed sisters-in-law swarm around him, showering him with care. In a feudal age of chaos, the powerful clans hold sway. The System is practically useless, and each sister-in-law has her own agenda. Born into a poor family, can he defy fate, change his destiny, command a vast empire, and mak 4.6kReads8.8Score183Shelves

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    That's it.

27. 27 穿 I Transmigrated as the German Emperor: I'll Restore Germany to Glory! 穿越德皇：我重振德意志！ Spring Field Meow春田喵Urban1.5M WordsOngoing Zhao Zheng, a PhD in history, wakes up to find that he has taken over the body of Wilhelm II, Germany’s last emperor, in 1918! He has only two days before his abdication! Berlin is in turmoil, mutinous sailors seize power, and the Entente powers mass their troops at the border. The once-glorious Second Reich is on the brink of collapse! But armed with a century of historical knowledge, Zhao Zheng refuses to repeat the tragedy! He kicks the arrogant powerbroker Ludendorff aside and seizes iron-fi 45.3kReads8.0Score4.2kShelves

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    I recommend a traditional military history book; it's unsystematic but not mindless.

28. 28 烈 Blazing Flames Sweep the Plains: Whose Ming Dynasty Is Burning? 烈焰燎原，谁的大明在燃烧 The Rabbit on Hanlin Street翰林街的兔子Historical2.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Setting] [No System] [Transmigration] [Ensemble Cast] [Struggle for Supremacy] [A nation's fortunes at the bottleneck of civilization] [The budding of capitalism entangled with tradition] [Less court politics, more focus on ordinary people] History isn't about romance and beauty. It's where human nature collides. It's about surviving with no resignation, no surrender, and no regrets. In the Great Ming dynasty, wastrels, hypocrites, and selfish men held power. Nurgan, the Hetao r 15.1kReads8.6Score1.3kShelves

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    Bags, bags! [OK][OK][OK]

29. 29 回 Back to the Song Dynasty to Be a Tyrant 回到宋朝当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In the halls of government, rotten wood holds office. Between the palace steps, beasts feast on their salaries. Men with hearts like wolves and the ways of dogs crowd the halls of power. Toadies and bootlickers fill the ranks of government, bringing the state to ruin and the people to misery! You dare demand to know whether the sword in my hand is sharp? 169kReads9.4Score19.6kShelves
30. 30 我 With My Blood, I’ll Save These Mountains and Rivers 我以我血挽山河 Black-Hearted Little Beaver黑心小海狸Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Not a Power Fantasy + Slow Burn + Multiple Storylines + No Golden Finger + Passionate Conquest of the Song] At the end of the Northern Song dynasty, Bianjing was under siege, and the realm was falling into enemy hands. After his soul traveled nine hundred years through time, Gu Yuan found himself on the snowy plains outside Bianjing, where he and a band of fleeing soldiers happened to rescue the reborn Princess Zhao Yingluo. Through careful planning at every turn, he rose to become the era’s gr 33.6kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves
31. 31 唐 A Soldier's Journey at the End of the Tang Dynasty 唐末从军行 The Casual-Notes Daoist随笔道人Historical3.0M WordsCompleted The Tang dynasty was at the height of its glory, yet its political failings could only be reversed by a hero of the ages. As the saying goes, rise and fall are governed by fate, and after reaching its peak, prosperity must decline. After three hundred years of glory and turmoil, the magnificent Tang dynasty finally crumbled. That year, Chen Congjin arrived in this world. He would bring this chaotic era to an end. 130.1kReads9.0Score13.9kShelves
32. 32 镇 The Prince of Beizhen: Guarding My Eight Houses of Beiliang 镇北王：守我八房北凉 Slash Immortal斜杠仙人Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Nine lifetimes of reincarnation, all for one long-held wish! With sand and smoke filling the air, how can good and evil be told apart amid the chaos? Watch how Xiao Bufan leads the Xiao family out of the capital of Great Qian, takes charge of Beiliang, and searches for the bond that has spanned nine lifetimes! 6.8kReads8.0Score453Shelves

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    The political intrigue plot is meticulously designed, without any abrupt or illogical actions. The male protagonist balances the interests of his country and those around him, and the emotional portrayal is delicate and restrained.

33. 33 肉 My Flesh Exploded. Am I the Golden Finger of All the Heavens? 肉身炸了，我是诸天金手指？ Meteor Streaks Across the Moon鎏星坠月Eastern Fantasy195k WordsOngoing Yun Xuanzhen was an ordinary university student on Tianxuan Star. After saving two elementary school students, he was struck by the legendary transmigration artifact, the Great Fortune Truck. When he opened his eyes again, he had become a newborn baby in a cultivation world. He devoted himself to cultivation for three hundred years and finally became a Golden Core True Person. Unfortunately, he was an unaffiliated cultivator. In a desperate fight, his body was smashed apart by someone, and he di 704Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first small world is

34. 34 开 The Nation's Doomed from the Start? First, I'll Cuddle My Consort and Take a Nap 开局就要亡国？先搂着妃子睡一觉 Spicy Boiled Fish发烧水煮鱼Historical784k WordsOngoing I woke up to find that I had become Gao Wei, the last emperor of Northern Qi during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. [Historical what-if] + [Tyrant emperor] + [Everyone is unhinged] + [Subverting expectations] + [Prince of Lanling] + [Feng Xiaolian, displayed in all her glory] Grandson of Gao Huan, son of Gao Zhan, and enemy of Yuwen Yong. The good news: I am the supreme ruler of the realm, with a beauty in my arms. The bad news: I am the notorious tyrant in history, who trusted treacherous 513Reads6.2Score106Shelves

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    This book unfolds from the perspective of Gao Wei, the last emperor of the Northern Qi Dynasty, blending elements of historical fiction, the trope of a tyrannical ruler, and a story of universal madness. The protagonist transmigrates into the body of a notorious tyrant but secretly plots to reverse the tide of fate. Currently, the last 10 reviews are all 4 stars or higher. The plot is hilarious, historical figures follow the official timeline, and there's a large harem, composed of real historical figures. Set in the Northern and Southern Dynasties period, it features no system or cheat codes.

35. 35 吞 Devouring God Physique: From the Start, Armed with a Tang Dao 吞噬神体：开局一把唐刀 Summer Rain on a Fragrant Breeze馨风夏雨Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsOngoing Multiple heroines, transmigration, conquest, the Myriad Worlds, and a beggar from the start. Niu Dehua and his younger sister Niu Xiaomei beg on the streets, enduring the scorn of everyone around them. One day, when his sister falls gravely ill and is on the verge of death, he kneels and begs for help for three days, but no one pays him any heed. In the depths of despair, he unexpectedly awakens the Devouring Divine Physique within him. From then on, he embarks on an invincible path of plunderin 371Reads—Score—Shelves

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    For those experiencing a reading slump, check out "The Empire's Conquest of Myriad Realms".

36. 36 开 Stealing a Chicken from the Start: My Scheme-Rating System 开局偷鸡，我有诡谋评分系统 Peerless Blade Edge不二刀锋Historical246k WordsCompleted [High Martial] [Schemes and Power Plays] [Funny and Lighthearted] [High IQ] [Scoring System] Chu Wen, a PhD who studies military strategy, accidentally transmigrates into the body of a poor scholar who has starved to death. To survive, he goes to steal a chicken, and unexpectedly binds himself to the Cunning Schemes Scoring System. From then on, the System coerces him: only by constantly using plots and schemes to earn Cunning Scheme Points can he ensure that points are added to his Life Score. 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The historical novels, which depict characters growing up step by step in ancient times, feature two male protagonists with very distinct personalities, quite different from the male protagonists in many of Tomato's novels.

37. 37 牢 The Fierce Soldier of the Prison Camp 牢军营悍卒 Snow on the Blade刀锋雪Historical1.3M WordsOngoing The animated short series is now online. Search for "Journey Through Wind and Snow" on Hongguo and watch with confidence. [Passionate War God] [Political Scheming and Growth] [Tenderhearted Hero] [Rags-to-Riches Rise] [Multiple Female Leads] Jiang Fan, a special forces king from the Dragon Kingdom, transmigrates into a condemned prisoner guarding the frontier of the Great Jiang Dynasty. He forges a new identity, seizes power, trains troops, and survives between rival factions. With courage and c 11.3kReads8.8Score1kShelves
38. 38 军 A Military Enthusiast Transmigrates into a Chaotic Age: I Am the God of War 军迷穿越乱世我是军神 Young Master Xuan Cheng玄成公子Eastern Fantasy203k WordsOngoing Xu Changfeng, a military enthusiast, transmigrates to the Yuanling Continent, a chaotic world torn apart by war among a hundred nations. Armed with military knowledge far ahead of its time, he commands troops like a god and crushes his enemies with overwhelming force, leading a million-strong army as he races down the path to conquering the world! 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient warfare. A military enthusiast travels back in time, becoming a young general skilled in cavalry warfare; the highlight is his battle command.

39. 39 西 Fierce as Xifeng Liquor 西凤烈 Cooking Green Plums in a Dream梦煮青梅Historical1.2M WordsCompleted A modern special forces instructor dies heroically on a mission. When he opens his eyes again, he has become Liu Qi, the son of a military family in the Northern Song dynasty. The story starts at full throttle: a bloody battle at Zangdi River, where the heavily armored Iron Kite cavalry charges forward like a steel torrent, crushing the Song army. Just as the commander’s banner is about to fall and the commander’s son lies near death, a soul from a thousand years in the future quietly awakens. T 7.2kReads9.2Score887Shelves
40. 40 女 The Empress Declared War on Eight Nations? I Chopped Her to Mince 女帝宣战八国？我把她砍成臊子 Wunan'an悟难安Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [The Empress Is Dead + Warring for Supremacy + Alternate History + Light System] The Great Wu Dynasty! The Empress has ascended the throne! She drained the treasury on massive construction projects and waged wars on every front, stirring up public resentment. She even proclaimed herself the greatest emperor of all time. In just three years on the throne, the land was strewn with starving corpses, yet she had gone mad enough to declare war on eight nations! Liu Guanyi transmigrated into a living 34.6kReads8.0Score3.3kShelves
41. 41 唐 Late Tang Dynasty: From the Start, I Have Seven Thousand Routed Soldiers 唐末：开局七千溃兵 Tang Kuibing唐溃兵Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [No System] + [No cheats] + [Historically grounded] + [Ensemble cast] + [Military] + [Farming] + [Conquest] He transmigrates as Huang Chao's nephew, starting with seven thousand battered soldiers, no food or reinforcements, and enemies on every side. No System, no golden finger, just a broken body and a head full of hazy modern knowledge. This isn't one man's tale of cheating his way to the top. It's a whole group's struggle to survive. When old soldiers become disabled, they can serve as villa 29.6kReads8.5Score2.6kShelves
42. 42 历 Historical War of Nations: The Yellow Turban Rebellion from the Start 历史国战：开局黄巾起义 Lazy Fish Never Turns Over咸鱼丶不翻身Urban1.8M WordsOngoing (History + nation-versus-nation war + famous generals + livestreaming + national destiny + political scheming + passion) The historical nation-versus-nation war begins. Having lost its historical records, Huaxia forfeited the initiative and spent twenty years mired on the battlefield, losing all its accumulated strength. Li Chen, who transmigrated here, is inexplicably chosen as the sixteenth contestant. Bearing the name of Huaxia, he enters the battlefield to fight for a glimmer of hope. Lookin 68.6kReads9.0Score5.5kShelves
43. 43 我 I’m a Soldier Cultivator. Why Should I Duel You One-on-One? 我一个兵修，凭什么跟你单挑啊 Zhang Ruhe张如何Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsOngoing [Weapon cultivator, extreme path, decisive and ruthless, military formations, benevolence, soul transmigration] Wei Yuan's soul transmigrated into the Great Qian Dynasty, where he became a cultivator of the military path. It was a chaotic age plagued by demons, political turmoil, and widespread poverty. Fortunately, he awakened the Lifespan Deduction System. By slaying demons and monsters, he could claim their remaining lifespan and use it to refine his own techniques, military formations, divin 45.1kReads8.0Score4.7kShelves

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    You can take a look at this book.

44. 44 大 Great Tang: I Am the Border Army's Young Marshal. Consort, Please Give Me Your Guidance 大唐：在下边军旅帅，请贵妃赐教 Riding the Wind and Breaking Through the Waves一路乘风破浪Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsOngoing Stationed with the Tang frontier army, Lu Changsheng spends three years just to make it to company commander. His prospects are bleak, until he meets the Imperial Consort Yang Yuhuan, who has been struck by a strange poison, at Xiangji Temple... “Help... help me...” [Ding! System activated... Talent can now be improved] From then on, he takes the shortcut to becoming the strongest. The imperial consort, talented beauties, immortal maidens... The beauties of this troubled age all fall into his ar 25.4kReads7.8Score2.3kShelves

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    Two excellent historical fantasy novels set in the Tang Dynasty, one featuring government troops and the other rebels, both ruthless and cunning, and filled with beautiful women!

45. 45 我 I’m a Tang Dynasty Rebel, Starting by Making the Noble Consort Take Off Her Armor 我！大唐叛军，从让贵妃卸甲开始 Riding the Wind and Breaking Through the Waves一路乘风破浪Eastern Fantasy267k WordsOngoing During the Tianbao era, Lu Changsheng transmigrates into the body of a low-ranking soldier on the Fan-Yang frontier. When An Lushan enters the palace to meet the emperor, Lu accompanies him as a bodyguard and gets lost, wandering into the Noble Consort’s chambers. Face-to-face with the breathtakingly beautiful Yang Yuhuan, he thinks he is doomed. But the Noble Consort is trying to break through a bottleneck on the path to immortality, and she looks at him like a treasure. “I want to try it too.” 5Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 46 天 The Rise and Fall of the World Are Mine to Rule 天下兴亡我为王 I'm Just Someone Who Keeps Getting Rejected我是一个一直扑街Historical406k WordsCompleted “Chief, you're awake?”… What do you mean, transmigrating here didn't come with a golden finger? What do you mean the government troops are coming to wipe out our stronghold? What do you mean an age of chaos is about to begin? Then there's only one thing to do: step forward, throw myself into the fray, and fight my way through this chaotic age… 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Travel through chaotic times, build an army, and fight for supremacy.

47. 47 九 The Nine Princes Vie for the Throne: From the Start, I Rebel with My Imperial Brother’s Head 九龙夺嫡：开局提皇兄人头造反 Little Flying Pig from the Mountains山里小飞猪Historical211k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the Great Yan Dynasty, Yan Xun becomes the useless Sixth Prince, a vassal prince of Beiliang Province. From the start, the Fifth Prince marches an army right to his doorstep. With the enemy at his gates, Yan Xun awakens a golden finger and makes a spectacular comeback! He personally kills his Fifth Imperial Brother from the start, launching a rebellion then and there! Taking full control of his fiefdom, Beiliang Province, Yan Xun proceeds cautiously, expands his army, i 4.6kReads—Score335Shelves

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    I recommend this book.

48. 48 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 16.3kReads8.2Score984Shelves

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    A historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both listening and reading. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced story. Please enjoy! [Please follow]

49. 49 朕 I Only Want to Be a Prince 朕只想做皇子 Sausage Little Chili Pepper香肠小辣椒Historical203k WordsCompleted A liberal arts graduate who spent three years failing to find a job wakes up as a prince of the reigning dynasty. Others transmigrate and think: I'll become emperor! I'll conquer the world! Zhou Yuanhao transmigrates and thinks: Where's my fief? I'll leave tomorrow. He has it all figured out: make no bids for power, pick no sides, join no factions, and quietly hold out until he gets his own fief. Then he'll be far from the emperor, free to lie flat until retirement. Everyone in the court thinks 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story of princes vying for the throne, unifying the country, not mindless, with a cheat-like advantage, the author updates 6,000 words daily.

50. 50 救 Help! This Lousy System Is Making Me Found a Sect! 救命！这破系统让我开宗立派！ The Crying of Xiao Xiao萧萧之鸣Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to another world as a sickly man, the male lead triggers a System: if he fails to save twenty people within three years, he’ll die of his illness. He sets off on a journey to save people, meeting one lovely confidante after another along the way. In the end, he’s forced to found a sect and finds his happy ending. (This is not a cultivation novel.) The premise is fairly fresh, leaving behind the traditional level-up-and-fight-monsters formula. The protagonist is frail at firs 36.4kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves

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    Travel to an ancient world, establish the Cloud Mist Pavilion, and build a powerful army!

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